Playak News Flash 2009-01-07

Playak News Flash - January 7, 2009

News Watch Headlines

kayaking.com: How To Scout A Rapid Scouting a rapid could mean a lot of things. Sometimes everyone in the group will get out of their boats to take a leak . Possibly just one member of a seasoned group of experts peering over the shoulder into the abyss and proclaiming a thumbs up or all good signal would be sufficient, before stroking over the lip into the froth awaiting below.

Inflatable Kayak Blog: Pakboat Arrows – Manufacturing Update Word's out that the re-designing of the PakBoat Arrows won't be completed in 2009. The Arrow folding kayaks were designed "green", using polyurethane coated fabrics, alleviating environmental concerns about production of PVC. The inconsistency of the manufactured fabric led to PakBoats decision to wait until the problem is solved completely before putting new Arrows on the market.

Jackson Rec: Russell Gets Another Great Day Of Duck Hunting With The Day Tripper 12!!! I finally got out in the kayak and did some duckhunting and had a really cool trip. I did some research on some places close to my house in Chesapeake, VA and found that not more than 3 miles there was a really ducky looking salt creek that, judging from the aerial photos, was only accessible from the shallow draft of a kayak. I decided to give it a try. Being in a kayak you have to be very specific with what gear is absolutely necessary especially when it comes to cold weather exploring.

Evan Garcia: Middle Llancahue "dirtygerd" The Middle Llancahue is a very legendary place is Chile. There have been very few brave soles who have dropped in to this desolate location in the mists of the lake district. Gerd Sarassoles a young Spanish kid ran the first descent of this section with a good friend Chris Korbulic 2 years back.

ERA Blog: Scrambled Gringos The first time our guide Doug returned from Ecuador, he spoke of the Lower Quijos in terms of 'national geographic scenery,' 'giant fern plants,' 'dug-out canoes parked alongside the river.' Those still best describe the lower section of the Quijos–a great 25K Class III-IV stretch depending on the water level.

Adam Johnson: Chile Update 1 Of 4: Rio Llancahue, Part 1 The Llancahue is a river that has several sections. The upper section is the most often run and is a class IV-V- run with lots of fun drops that plunge through a series of different gorges, varying from volcanic to boulder.

Paddling Instructor Blog: Kayak Raffle To Raise Money For First Descents Bliss-Stick Kayak recently announced a fund raising raffle to help raise money for the fantastic project, First Descents. First Descents provides whitewater kayaking and other outdoor adventure experiences to promote emotional, psychological and physical healing for young adults with cancer.

This River Life: High Water Mckenzie: 6.22 Ft Clover on the McKenzie at high water is rumored to be the best set of features in Oregon. At the right levels, I agree. I've been there a few levels, 4.5, 4.7, 4.9, 5.4 on the McKenzie at Vida.. at all flows its known to give up big moves on at least one of its several waves.

Werner: Whitney Lonsdale & World Class Kayak Acadamy Rocks On In Mex Leaving the small whitewater haven of Jalcomulco we headed across the isthmus to the state of Oaxaca, stopping first in the capital city bearing the same name. Oaxaca has many beautiful old colonial buildings with at least 3 large cathedrals dating back to the 16th century.

Evan Garcia: No Miedo On The Middle Palguin After we got back from the little trip down to Gol Gol, Nilahue, and Fuy we were in a good mood to continue the huckfest... what else to go do other than the most famous big huck of Pucon. The Middle Palguin's big falls.

Werner: Werner Paddles Attending Surf Expo In Orlando Florida Werner Paddles will be attending Surf Expo in Orlando Florida, January 15-17, 2009. We look forward to meeting a bunch of new SUP dealers and making even more paddling friends.

SeaKayakPhoto.com: A Fine Bothy For A Party! We circled round to the north side of Eilean Mor in the MacCormaig Isles and entered its surprisingly sheltered natural harbour. There is a seventh century turf roofed chapel, which we had explored on a previous visit but this time we wanted to get a closer look at a rather ancient looking turf roofed bothy on the west side of the inlet.

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